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PV wafer production forecast to grow 19% in 2013
After falling 15% in 2012, photovoltaic wafer production is expected to grow 19% this year, passing 30 GW and reaching 2011 levels, due in large part to growing Japanese demand, according to the latest NPD Solarbuzz Polysilicon...
ReneSola launches bankability book to secure more financing
In a bid to persuade lenders to cough up more cash, ReneSola has launched a Bankability Book which, it says, provides a "comprehensive guide" to its business, and will help European and U.S. businesses, in particular, secure...
Polysilicon prices expected to bottom out "soon"
In its latest Polysilicon Price Index, IHS Solar predicts that polysilicon prices will soon bottom out, as production is more aligned with demand.
PV power optimizer shipments to reach 4 GW by 2016
Ash Sharma, director of solar research at IHS Solar forecasts double digit growth in photovoltaic power optimizers over the next two years, despite the fact they are not said to be economical in well-designed installations. In...
Solar Bankers plans 300 MW production of its new concentrated solar module
U.S.-based Solar Bankers LLC and Germany’s Apollon GmbH & Co. KG have unveiled a new concentrated solar module using holographic foil, which they claim can be produced at costs lower than other manufacturers. They aim to...
Siemens will significantly scale PV inverter business back
A spokesperson has told pv magazine Siemens will "significantly" scale its inverter business back in 2013, due to the weakening demand for photovoltaic components. Meanwhile, the company has provided two reasons for its solar...
PV inverter ranking: Kaco announces 9.5 GW capacity
Kaco New Energy has responded to the latest photovoltaic inverter rankings published in the November edition of pv magazine. The German company says it significantly increased its production capacity in 2011 and can now produce...
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